Homicide investigation launched as woman dies from injuries sustained at home in Waggrakine near Geraldton
A woman has died in Western Australia from injuries sustained in an alleged assault at a home.
The woman, aged in her 40s, was found by police with serious injuries at the home on Melbourne St in Waggrakine — near Geraldton — about 6.30pm on Friday, after a serious assault was reported to emergency services.
Paramedics treated the woman, but she died “as a result of injuries sustained”, WA Police said.
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The man is known to the woman, and police believe he is involved in the incident.
He is currently assisting police with their investigation.
Anyone with relevant information about the incident is urged to contact police.
Originally published on 7NEWS
